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Title: recurrent acoustic neuroma what to do?
Post by: jessica15 on July 30, 2006, 10:59:26 am

recurrent acoustic neuroma  what to do?

Title: Re: recurrent acoustic neuroma what to do?
Post by: Captain Deb on July 30, 2006, 11:28:24 am

Jessica, could you give us some more particulars? Treatment options are so dependent on the size, location, and time frame of the reoccurence.
Capt Deb

Title: Re: recurrent acoustic neuroma what to do?
Post by: russ on July 30, 2006, 04:11:30 pm

Hi Jessica
   Oftentimes a particular treatment type, eg. surgery, is followed by GK, Gamma Knife Radiation.
   Failed radiation attempts are often followed by surgery.
   My personal feeling as a long time reader of posts and clinical studies, is that surgery is preferable for recurring tumors.
   Some may disagree and that's ok.
   An idea: If it's the same facility or practictioner with the failed Tx attempts and regrowth, maybe it's prudent to see someone else.
   Best wishes always!
   Russ